Lead by the Spirit

What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature. For what our human nature wants is opposed to what the Spirit wants, and what the Spirit wants is opposed to what our human nature wants. These two are enemies, and this means that you cannot do what you want to do.
Galatians 5:16‭-‬17 GNBDK

Reflection:
We all call ourselves Christians because we follow Christ. But a closer examine at our inner most self will reveal to us that we are so unlike Christ. For Christ was always led by the Spirit and He obeyed no matter how difficult it was. But we tend to give in to the flesh rather than be obedient to the Spirit. Know that it is the spirit the gives life, the flesh is temporary while the spirit is eternal.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to submit willingly just like Jesus his son did. And may you always be lead by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Depending on God's Grace like Peter and Paul

As for me, the hour has come for me to be sacrificed; the time is here for me to leave this life. I have done my best in the race, I have run the full distance, and I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:6‭-‬7 GNBDK

“Good for you, Simon son of John!” answered Jesus. “For this truth did not come to you from any human being, but it was given to you directly by my Father in heaven.  And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it.
Matthew 16:17‭-‬18 GNBDK

Reflection:
Two very distinct personalities, one a learned scholar, Paul and t he other a passionate fisherman. Both of them had one thing in common; their burning love for Jesus. As the church celebrates the solemnity of these two pillars of our faith. Let us remember that both Peter and Paul relied not in their own strengths but solely on the Grace that comes from God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to rely in his providence for all you need. May Jesus' words breathe  Spirit and life renewing your mind, heart, body and will. And may you always be lead by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God Loves You Unconditionally!!!

It is a difficult thing for someone to die for a righteous person. It may even be that someone might dare to die for a good person. But God has shown us how much he loves us — it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!
Romans 5:7‭-‬8 GNBDK

Reflection:
What if the Supreme Court of your country convicted you of a crime you did. But just at the time of sentencing someone who loves you immensely came and took the sentence on your behalf. How would you react? Well something similar has happened in the realm of life and beyond. God not only loves you immensely, but unconditionally and therefore Christ died for us while we were still sinners.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to know him and his unconditional love for you. May you cling on to Jesus the source of Hope and life. And may his Holy Spirit lead you to God's ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Inside Vs Outside

"Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only those who do what my Father in heaven wants them to do."
Matthew 7:21 GNBDK

Reflection:
It is imperative that as our outer is so be our inner selves, for nothing is hidden to God. While you may claim righteousness to show the world your faith, God sees our intentions and it's preceding actions. Therefore think wisely, choose right and live well.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to obedient to his will just as Jesus Christ his son was. May his Holy Spirit help you to submit to God's will at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Bearing Good Fruit

Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
Matthew 7:17‭, ‬20 NIV

Reflection:
As Christians we are called to bear fruit (See Gal 5:22-23A) and it is by these fruits that we are recognized as the true disciples of Jesus. We are going to be challenged, tested and tempted but we ought to abide in the word and allow the word to abide in us, thus the world will know we Christians by our love.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to abide in his word made flesh in Jesus Christ as you bear the fruit of his Holy Spirit thus living as a true and faith disciple. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Living Life to the Fullest

"Do for others what you want them to do for you: this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and of the teachings of the prophets."
Matthew 7:12 GNBDK

Reflection:
Often times we find ourselves in disappointment, beacuse our expectations haven't been met. And that will always be the case for those who have expectations. Rather than focusing on expectations, we ought to consciously try to do that what we would have expected from another, and doing so we would be at peace.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to live a life pleasing to him as you walk in the way and light of Jesus Christ his son. May his Holy Spirit help you in doing all that you would expect from others. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Plan and Purpose for your life

You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother's womb.  I praise you because you are to be feared; all you do is strange and wonderful. I know it with all my heart.
Psalms 139:13‭-‬14 GNBDK

Zechariah asked for a writing tablet and wrote, “His name is John.” How surprised they all were!
Luke 1:63 GNBDK

Reflection:
Nothing in life is a coincidence, for every good thing comes from God. We aren't just born into this world, we are a handiwork of God, for he knew us much before were born, and He even knew our names. Have you ever realized you didn't choose the place, the time or family in which you are born. You are where you are because God has placed you there and he has a plan and purpose for your life.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to know and see yourself as He does. May you accept his plan and purpose for your life just like Jesus did to glorify God. And may his Holy Spirit bless you with wisdom and courage to walk in the truth and light of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The Body and Blood of Jesus

This means that every time you eat this bread and drink from this cup you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
1 Corinthians 11:26 GNBDK

Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up to heaven, thanked God for them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people.
Luke 9:16 GNBDK

Reflection:
The Eucharistic celebration is the breaking and sharing of Christ Body and Jesus himself said to do it in his memory. For as it is revealed to Paul, as long as we do it; we proclaim the death and resurrection until Jesus comes again.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to partake in the breaking of the Bread. May you be nourished in mind body and soul as you worthily receive his son Jesus his son and may his Holy Spirit set your heart on fire with the love of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Gods grace will suffice

But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me.
2 Corinthians 12:9 GNBDK

So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings.
Matthew 6:34 GNBDK

Reflection:
Whether it is a spiritual need or a material one, God not only knows what we need and but also what we want. If he then who takes care of the birds in the sky, will surely take care of you, for you are made in his image and likeness. God's grace will suffice at all times.

Prayer:
I pray that you be reliant at all times on the grace given by God our Father, through his word made flesh in Christ Jesus his son. May his Holy Spirit always be by your side to assist you.

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Live Well

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal."
Matthew 6:19‭-‬20 NIV

Reflection:
We are so caught with the world that often we think that we are going to be here forever. And this is seen in our actions, for in everything; we look at our beat interest. Know that you were made for all Eternity, and the earth is just a passing phase, how we live on earth will determine where we spend our Eternity.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to choose wisely and live the purpose He created you for. May you emulate Jesus Christ his son as you journey your stay in earth and may his Holy Spirit always lead you on. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Talk to God

"When you pray, do not use a lot of meaningless words, as the pagans do, who think that their gods will hear them because their prayers are long. Do not be like them. Your Father already knows what you need before you ask him."
Matthew 6:7‭-‬8 GNBDK

Reflection:
Prayer is a conversation with God, and conversations are very important for relationships. Many a times we don not pray simply beacause we find it to be a task, but know that God knows everything and in fact even teaches us how to pray; so the next time you find yourself unable to prayer, have a conversation with the Father in the words Jesus himself gave.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be pure in heart as you find solace in talking to him. May Jesus be your source of perseverance and hope. And may his Holy Spirit give you the words to pray. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

God knows everything

But when you pray, go to your room, close the door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you.
Matthew 6:6 GNBDK

Reflection:
What you do on the outside has to be in sync with the inside. For the world may see the things you want to show, but know that we have God who can see the things hidden in the deepest recess of our hearts.

Prayer:
I prayer that God our Father gives you the grace to be yourself at all times. May you emulate Jesus Christ his son putting God and neighbour first and may his Holy Spirit guide and guard your heart. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Children of God

But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven. For he makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil.
Matthew 5:44‭-‬45 GNBDK

Reflection:
God does not distinguish us based on our doing. He made us all, he loves us all. And he wants us to be like him. When we pray for those that have done is wrong, we imitate Christ on the cross and in doing so we become children of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to pray for all those who have done you wrong, may Jesus Christ his son be your source of inspiration and strength. And may his Holy Spirit guide you to doing the will of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Gods ways our not our ways

"You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But now I tell you: do not take revenge on someone who wrongs you. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, let him slap your left cheek too."
Matthew 5:38‭-‬39 GNBDK

Reflection:
The Christian worldview is almost contrarian to what we perceive as normal or regular world view. And this is beacuse the foundation laid by Christ is that of Love and that of the world is profit and gain. While love is patient, kind and not self seeking. The world teaches us and eye for and eye, tooth for tooth even if it means suffering and pain. The question is which side are you on?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace and wisdom to choose the way and life established by Jesus Christ his son who is the truth and incarnate of our living God. May his Holy Spirit bless you with knowledge and understanding of God's ways. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Triune God

"All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you."
John 16:15 NIV

Reflection:
As Christians we worship a Triune God; The Father, Son and Spirit. Three person in one being.
God our Father created the world with his word who was with him since the beginning of time. This word was made flesh in Jesus Christ who is the true and full revealation of God. But Jesus couldn't be on earth all the time which is why He gives us his Holy Spirit to reveal to us all that He knows because all he knows comes from the Father. Know that God has been with us since the beginning of time and will always be there.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept the truth made known to us by his son Jesus Christ. And as we call on the name of Jesus immersing ourselves in his word may his Holy Spirit help us understand and reveal to us it's mysteries. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The righteousness of Jesus

Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21 GNBDK

Reflection:
Love was God's plan when He made man, for God's divine nature is love; and it is by this love that he does all things. While man chose disobedience Jesus chose obedience thus in the acceptance of Jesus we become one with him and that makes us a new creation. For then God sees in us the righteousness of his son.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept his son Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour renouncing the ways of the old. May you experience new light and life as your foretaste the abundance of God's love through his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Sin begins within

"You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’  But now I tell you: anyone who looks at a woman and wants to possess her is guilty of committing adultery with her in his heart."
Matthew 5:27‭-‬28 GNBDK

Reflection:
Sin begins in the heart first, propagates in the mind and manifests in the body. And Jesus warns us about this so as to be aware of not only what happens on the outside but inside too.  Have you been struggling in a particular area? Identify the patterns, go to it root and offer it to Jesus in contemplative prayer with the word of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be aware of everything that happens inside and outside of you. May you immerse yourself in the word of God made flesh in Jesus Christ his son. And may his Holy Spirit give you the wisdom and understanding to the ways of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to Righteousness within

For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:20 NIV

Reflection:
Jesus addressed the Pharisees and Scribes as Hypocrites because; while they represented and taught a system that propagated righteousness, they themselves were far away from it. Every one can see you from the outside, but know that God can see you within. And He wants you to be righteous and clean inside out, for then ye shall  be pure in Heart and see God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be pure in heart as you put your faith and hope in Jesus - the way, the truth and the life and see the manifestation of the Glory of God. May his Holy Spirit always be by your side to guard and guide your heart. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Fulfilling Law

"Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true."
Matthew 5:17 GNBDK

Reflection:
Many a times we might tend to interpret Jesus is teaching for our own convenience. Buy know that the truth doesn't change and Jesus himself has declared he is not here to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept the teachings of scripture and the prophets, fulfilled by Jesus Christ his son. May his Holy Spirit give you the wisdom and understanding to God's word. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Proclaiming Christ

"Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted."
Matthew 5:11‭-‬12 GNBDK

Reflection:
The sermon at mount was a teaching to the disciples; and while the some beatitudes refer to them and those; Jesus addresses this one in particular to the disciples because Jesus knew what was coming their way. Have you then ever felt that among your circle of influence some dislike you beacuse  you share the good news of Jesus or you find people keeping distance from your beacuse of your piety. Know that, the disciples went through the same and how happy you are for a great reward is kept for you for being a true disciple of Christ.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to boldly proclaim the good news of Salvation that is in Jesus Christ alone. May his Holy Spirit give the wisdom and the words as you share the gospel. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

You are a Child of God

But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?”  He answered, “I heard you in the garden; I was afraid and hid from you, because I was naked.”  “Who told you that you were naked?” God asked. “Did you eat the fruit that I told you not to eat?”
Genesis 3:9‭-‬11 GNBDK

Reflection:
The devil will always try to put us in a state of despair using shame, guilt or fear, but as people of faith we ought to know that we have a living God who loves us more than we can ever imagine. He asked Adam, “Who told you that you were naked?” and he asks us; who told you that you are not my child? No matter what your past has been, no matter where you are right now; know that you are a child of God and He loves you unconditionally.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to understand his love for you. May you accept the hope that comes the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ his son. And may his Holy Spirit fill you with wisdom and knowledge. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

The gift of the Holy Spirit

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak.
Acts 2:4 GNBDK

Reflection:
There are some people who can speak in tongues, while some people can pray and heal the sick, and many others have different gifts. All these gifts come from the same Spirit to build the body of Christ i.e. his church. Know that each on one of us has the gift of the spirit as we received it in baptism. But it's only when we enable the Holy Spirit can we partake in these gifts.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace and understanding to his ways. May Jesus Christ his son be your source for inspiration and strength as you set out build the kingdom of God lead by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones:)

God has a plan for you

When Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?”  Jesus answered him, “If I want him to live until I come, what is that to you? Follow me!”
John 21:21‭-‬22 GNBDK

Reflection:
Perhaps at some point in our life we have compared our life with another or wanted to be someone else. But in doing so we take a way what God wants for us. Know that God has a plan and purpose for your life based on how uniquely he has made you. For how he has made you, he has made no other.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept yourself as his wonderful creation. May the body and blood of his son  Jesus Christ make you whole and unite you with his Holy Spirit as it was always meant to be. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus makes it all right

A third time Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was sad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” so he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you!” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.”
John 21:17 GNBDK

Reflection:
When we look at a priest, preacher or someone who teaches us, we assume them to be perfect. But no one is perfect except God. Yes, those in authority have a greater calling and need to submit to Jesus for only he can make a wrong right. Just as he took away the shame of the three denials of Peter by asking him to profess his love.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept all those around you as your brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. May all you desire is the saving of souls as you are lead by his Holy Spirit to build the kingdom of God. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

We are in Jesus Prayers

"I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me because of their message.  I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me."
John 17:20‭-‬21 GNBDK

Reflection:
How do you feel when you know someone is praying for you? Comforting? Assured? Hopeful? And here Jesus is praying for his disciples and in turn us, who know him; How comforted and assured should we feel then, knowing that there is a pray offered by God in his human nature thus uniting us in divine nature. God’s love perhaps, is beyond human comprehension, but what is love has done through Jesus Christ is for all to see and be hopeful; that there is a God, who loves us just as we are.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to yield to his word as you submit your will following Jesus; the truth, the way and the life. And may his Holy Spirit help you understand God's will and way for your life. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Remain in Gods Word

"Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified."
Acts 20:32 NIV

"Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth."
John 17:17 NIV

Reflection:
The word of God sanctifies us, just as Jesus said; however we ought to remain in his word and constantly renew our mind. We cannot accept his word without putting it into practice, doing so puts a in state of congnitive dissonance. Which is how most of us live; and then fail to understand God’s ways. Know that we haven’t come on earth on our own accord, God has a plan and a purpose. And it is best that we accept and remain in his word. 

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to accept his word made flesh in Jesus Christ his son. As you do so may your life be sanctified as you walk in God's ways. And may his Holy Spirit always be by your side to lead and guide you. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Being Obedient to God

And now, in obedience to the Holy Spirit I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. But I reckon my own life to be worth nothing to me; I only want to complete my mission and finish the work that the Lord Jesus gave me to do, which is to declare the Good News about the grace of God.
Acts 20:22‭, 24 GNBDK

Reflection:
The beauty about God is that; He knows us before we came into being and he knows where will spend our eternity. The space in between is a choice given to us in the form of free will and what we choose will determine, how it all pans out. We are sinners, but we have a saviour in Jesus Christ, if we then, willingly submit our will to his and be obedient to his spirit. We will see the glory of God.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to submit your will to his just like Jesus his son did. May you walk in the truth and the light lead by his Holy Spirit. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Jesus has overcome

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33 NIV

Reflection:
The word of God is an assurance to us; that God is with us at all times. In moments of joy or sadness know that God Jesus understands you because he has been through all the emotions you have gone through. And if Jesus has overcome every temptations,so can we by being united with him.

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to be united with his son Jesus as you take leads and strides in your everyday life. May his Holy Spirit assure you of God's presence in your life at all times. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)

Called to be a Witness

I ask the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, to give you the Spirit, who will make you wise and reveal God to you, so that you will know him. I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people.
Ephesians 1:17‭-‬18 GNBDK

You are witnesses of these things.
Luke 24:48 GNBDK

Reflection:
There are eyes and then there are eyes of faith. And as Christians we are called by our faith and not by sight. Priests, preachers, religious and the converted sinners; all see the hope they have been called in Christ Jesus and to which there bear witness. Are we then only inheriting our faith or can we see the promised hope and bear witness to it?

Prayer:
I pray that God our Father brings to fruition the plans he has for your life as you accept his son Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. And may his Holy Spirit reveal to you the hope and joy that leads you to be a witness. Amen

God Bless you and your loved ones :)